Robotic Technology for Grasping and Manipulating Challenging Thin non-rigid Objects

Our research project aims to develop robotic technology with ability to grasp and manipulate challenging thin non-rigid objects in unstructured environments. This collaborative initiative involves Yale’s Vision Laboratory and GRABLAB, working alongside ATEC and THOTO (Korea), to enhance robotic perception and dexterity for tasks such as battery pack recycling and disassembly. The project will work on developing an innovative gripper designed for the dexterous handling of delicate components that leverages multi-modal 3D perception and task planning learned from demonstration and manuals for battery pack recycling. This will advance the efficient manipulation of battery pack components in tight spaces, significantly advancing the capabilities of EV battery disassembly systems. This innovative work represents a major leap forward in robotic applications and sustainability.